Directors Hill Country League Given Fish Fry
League directors met at City Park for the monthly gathering and all teams except Marble Falls attended. Marble Falls was dropped for nonappearance at Richland Springs. a forfeit went to Richland, with a gift game decided for the Richland side. Richland hosts Rangers at Fair Park Sunday in the start of the second half as Llano visits on the 4th for a rained out game rescheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Marble Falls
Richland Springs
Richland
Brady
Richland Aggregation
Richland Lions
Rangers
Fair Park
Brownwood
Hardy
Cross
Llano
San Saba
San Saha
Falls City Clan
Associational B T U Meeting At Locker
The Associational B T U will meet at Locker on June 30 at 2 30 p m. The East Zone directs a splendid program. Mrs H H Taylor hosted guests last week including her brother Fred Gillespie and son Freddie Jr and sister Mrs C F Cook from Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locker
H. H. Taylor
Fred Gillespie
Freddie, Jr
C. F. Cook
Houston
Hog Rescued After Four Days In Flooded Tree
J. D. Carter and neighbors tell of a hog saved from a pecan tree near Simpson Creek four days after floodwaters rose. The hog had climbed to the perch about a mile from the penned area and fed on oats lodged in the tree as waters receded. Carter had lost about 45 hogs in the flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Carter
Mr. Carter
Simpson Creek
Memorial to Uncle Billy Gibbons Featured at Scout Camp
Boy Scouts of the Comanche Trail Aves will unveil a memorial at Camp Billy Gibbons honoring W. H. Gibbons. The flagstaff base bears bronze plaques and uses stones from the Gibbons ranch. Dedicatory services are set for July 14 as hundreds gather from across the state. The 36,000 acre ranch sits near San Saba river and Brady Creek with scenic hills and Indian mounds.
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Alma Ward Hamrick
Camp
Billy Gibbons
W. H. Gibbons
Boy Scouts
Uncle Billy Gibbons
Gibbons
San Saba
Brady
Texas
Rotary Club Honors San Saba High Students at Luncheon
The Rotary Club hosted the last semester honor students of San Saba High School Miss Nila Maultsby Norve Cate Louise Hamrick Messie Beldon Dodson and Hayes Mullins at the weekly Hotel San Saba luncheon. Secretary W H Kimbrough read a message from E E Rissen and invited members to Rally Day of Home Demonstration Clubs rescheduled to July 19. W O Wilkerson gave a classification talk on Engineering detailing San Saba county road conditions and department work to improve them. Hayes Mullins and Nila Maultsby were presented with gifts for outstanding high school work.
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San Saba High School
Rotary Club
Hotel San Saba
Nila Maultsby
Norve Cate
Louise Hamrick
Messie
Beldon Dodson
Hayes Mullins
E. E. Rissen
W. H. Kimbrough
W. OW. Wilkerson
Wilkerson
San Saba
Cherokee Boy Is Accidentally Shot
W. C. McKneely a 16 year old Cherokee youth, son of Mr and Mrs K E McKneely, accidentally shot himself on Tuesday morning. The big toe of his left foot was shot off while heading to the watermelon patch to shoot rab bits. He was taken to San Saba for medical care from Drs Farley and Pelts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. McKneely
K. E. McKneely
San Saba
Drs. Farley and Pelts
Baptists Plan Summer Evangelism for the County
Rev W T Sparkman of the Baptist Committee on Evangelism asks the News to announce plans to hold meetings in every county community lacking a Baptist church. Baptists are urged to contact Tom King of Algeria Rev Robinson the missionary at San Sdba or Sparkman. Miss Bess Walters returns from Overton three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Sparkman
Baptist Committee On Evangelism
Tom King
Algeria
Robinson
San Sdba
Bro. Sparkman
First Vote Count Announced In San Saba News Contest
The San Saba News previews the Everybody Wins contest with two cars and gold and silver purses as prizes. Early voting shows no clear frontrunner, with new entrants able to surge ahead by rapid subscription gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
San Saba News
Fersons
McConnell Named Secretary Treasurer of Chamber of Commerce
At the weekly directors meeting R L McConnell was elected secretary treasurer to replace Mrs Bertha Jones. A native of the town he is an experienced salesman with plans to revamp San Saba town and county. The chamber offices moved to City Hall and the board plans constructive work for the year with a slogan aiming to hit the stride with the new deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
R. L. McConnel
Bertha Jones
McConnell
San Saba
Chamber
Gulf Gasoline Advertising Schedule Advertises Gulf Refining Co
The News announces a series of Gulf Refining Co advertisements starting this issue. W A Bud Everett becomes the new San Saba county agent. The notice invites readers to request free booklets. Mr and Mrs S B Allen and child of Waco visit the Morris family. Allen formerly managed Barnes Lumber Co. locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Refining Co
W. A
Bud) Everett
San Saba
Allen
Waco
Rivers Morris
Barnes Lumber Co
Algerita School to Rebuild and Opening Planned
Algerita School bids are being received for a new three room building to replace the burned structure. Final bid date is July 10 in the office of County Superintendent Hillman. Board members include Raymond Roberson Lee Gaddy and E F Vogel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algerita
Raymond Roberson
Hillman
Mr. Roberson
Lee Gaddy
E. F. Vogel
City Officials Urge San Saba Citizens To Prevent Mosquitoes
A proclamation by Mayor J. T. McConnell and the City Council urges all residents of San Saba to cooperate in preventing mosquito borne diseases after recent rains. Citizens should clean pools and cisterns and treat them to curb the infestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. McConnell
San Saba
Atl
Brady July Jubilee Opens With Governor Allred Parade
Brady Texas prepares for a three day July Jubilee and Race Meet July 3 4 6 featuring horse races rodeo intermissions a13 stall gate and cowboy basketball on horseback all at Richards Park with free entertainment carnival moving pictures and music Queen coronation July 2 and Governor James Allred to lead the opening parade and deliver the address at the Jubilee grounds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Texas
Richards Park
James Allred
Allred
City Drug Store Unveils New Neon Sign
The City Drug Store installs a bright neon sign replacing an old awning. The vivid sign marks a fresh look for the shop and enhances the town’s appearance. Mrs. R. S. Miller of Bryan visits her parents in town after a short stay in Waco.
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New Neon Sign
The
City Drug Store
Marking Historic Spots in San Saba County
County leaders and local citizens plan markers for historic sites including Cole Old Indian Battle Ground on the R Kolb ranch in Colony to honor early pioneers. A local artist will carve inscriptions from San Saba stone. Other sites under consideration include the 78 year old Methodist camp ground near Chappel and the Indian Treaty Ground on Wallace Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba County
Chappel
Colony
J. B. Harrell
M. E .Millican
Cole Old Indian Battle Ground
R. Kolb Ranch
San Saba
Wallace Creek
Local Laborers To Goldthwaite Work Ahead
W M Moore assistant manager of the relief office travels to Goldthwaite to set up highway work opening next week. Allhands and Davis Construction will hire county workers in conjunction with Mills county crew led by D R Cate and Laurence Hamrick who move machinery to Goldthwaite and continue with Lawton Briley of Brady as job foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Moore
Goldthwaite
Allhands and
Davis
Mills County
D. R. Cate
Laurence Hamrick
Allhands and Davis Construction Company
Lawton Briley
Brady
Holman Loses Fine Horse From San Saba Ranch
Ward W. Holman reports a valuable bay thoroughbred horse missing from his ranch five miles east of San Saba on the night of June 18. The 15 hands 2 inch horse, with a white facial streak and white feet, was last seen June 17 evening while Holman checked stock. No fence damage or tracks indicate how the animal left, and gates were securely fastened. Holman, known for breeding race and polo horses, regards the horse as a favorite and a notable loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Ward W. Holman
Holman
Palace Theatre Plans Midnight Show July 3
The Palace Theatre will host a midnight jamboree on Wednesday night starting at 11:00 for the 4th of July celebration. The feature is the comedy Nit-Wits starring Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey. The air cooled venue promises entertaining time, per manager Clinton DeWolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Bert Wheeler
Robert Woolsey
San Saba
Clinton DeWolfe
Richland Masons Install Officers On Friday July 5th
The Richland Springs Masonic lodge will install recently elected officers and those appointive on July 6 at the Hall. Elective officers include Matt Adams as worshipful master and W A Vowell senior warden. Appointive officers listing R P Terry senior deacon and J A Mays junior deacon. Miss Lillian McInnis of Brady visits Miss Hazel York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Springs
Old Settlers Reunion Date Set for August 14
An old settlers gathering at the courthouse planned the 1986 reunion. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14, with San Saba and nearby communities represented. About 15 more communities are expected July 6 to announce committees and join the effort led by R L McConnell of the San Saba Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
San Saba
Fairview
Richland Springs
Live Oak
Chappel
Sloan
R. L. McConnell
Cup for First Half Soft Ball Climaxed in San Saba
Judge W V Dean will present a loving cup to the first half softball winner as Firemen meet Chamber of Commerce in a Thursday night double header. If tied, Friday decides. Firemen beat Band, Chamber of Commerce beat American Legion to reach playoff for the cup. Municipal band to provide music. the field now fully lighted for evening games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen
Chamber of Commerce
Dean
W. V. Dean
San Saba
American Legion
Rotarians
Methodist
Special Term of District Court Called in San Saba
Judge Lamar Thaxton and Court Reporter Jack Bishop met in San Saba on Wednesday for a special term of District Court with jurors summoned for immediate attention. Thaxton faced travel delays caused by washouts from recent high water in Llano and Mason counties. Also noted: Elline Davenport visiting Brady relatives. funeral attendees from Dallas, W R Petty, John Allen Petty, his wife, and Emma Cunningham for John R. Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar Thaxton
Jack Bishop
San Saba
Thaxton
Llano
Mason
W. R. Petty
John Allen Petty
Emma Cunningham
Dallas
John R. Cunningham
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Baptists
Bess Walters
Overton
Chamber Commerce
Gulf Gasoline
Algerita School
Alfred
Allhands
Richland Masons
Lillian McInnis of
Hazel York
OLD Settlers
Miller
Maia
Old Fair Park
Elline Davenport
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